A rare opportunity to buy a Cornish engine house from the time of Poldark with planning permission to turn it into a home has hit the market.

East Wheal Lovell Engine House in Wendron, between Falmouth and Helston, is for sale with Lillicrap Chilcott for £125,000.

Set in approximately two acres of land and boasting 360˚ views of the surrounding countryside, the grade two-listed property has planning permission granted for the conversion to a two-bedroom dwelling with “generous ancillary accommodation”.

Lillicrap Chilcott says: “Planning permission is extremely hard to achieve on such sensitive buildings and so this truly is a rare opportunity.”

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The agency revealed that the current owner of the engine house had gone through the “extensive process” of securing the planning permission from Cornwall Council with full residential consent having been approved in June last year.

East Wheal Lovell Engine House is described as "a rare opportunity"

The proposed accommodation comprises a utility room on the lower ground floor with the ground-floor hosting a kitchen/dining room, WC, an extensive workshop and store rooms with shower room.

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Describing the enviable scenery here, Lillicrap Chilcott says: “Even from the field there are excellent views over countryside to the surrounding landmarks and it is thought that from the upper floors the sea along the south coast may be visible as it is from various nearby locations.”

Proposed elevations for East Wheal Lovell Engine House

The agency highlights the potential for “wonderful large arched windows” throughout the building, complimented by preserved stone and brickwork.

It has been noted by the current owner that there is “clear evidence” to the side of the building that there once stood an additional two-storey structure.